8400 Forest Ave

2,416 Sq. Ft.
$161 / Sq. Ft.
2,416
Sq. Ft.
$161
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious and Secluded in Miller Beach! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with an attached two-car garage and a walk-out basement is situated on a jumbo lot that is tucked away in nature. The backyard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Charm, Character and Function best describe this wonderful home that shows with pride of ownership. Essential updates include a new high efficiency furnace, new ac, newer vinyl windows, newer vinyl flooring, an operating fireplace, 100-amp...Spacious and Secluded in Miller Beach! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with an attached two-car garage and a walk-out basement is situated on a jumbo lot that is tucked away in nature. The backyard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Charm, Character and Function best describe this wonderful home that shows with pride of ownership. Essential updates include a new high efficiency furnace, new ac, newer vinyl windows, newer vinyl flooring, an operating fireplace, 100-amp electric service and more. Beautiful hardwood floors and large windows in the living room and dining room that overlook the incredible backyard creating a tree-house effect. Plenty of storage. This home is in excellent condition and priced to sell. Some furnishings and artwork may be included. Miller Beach isn't quite the secret it once was, but this location is a hidden gem. Easy to show.
  1. Listed by Sam Geraci • INcoast Homes LLC
    P: (773)-983-1904 C: (773)-983-1904 samjgeraci@gmail.com

Property Details for 8400 Forest Avenue

Zoning
residential
Subdivision
Robert Bartletts Marquette Park
Garage # of Cars
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/25/2026 09:41 AM

Property Details for 8400 Forest Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #832982
Days on Market6
Taxes$5,383 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1963
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,081 SF
CountyLake County

Location

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Building Information for 8400 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,081 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,349 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,901

Property Taxes

$449

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8400 Forest Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Countyline North toward lake. Oak Ave West toward Shelby. Shelby South toward Forest. Forest West to home.
  • Cross Street Address: Shelby
  • City/Town: Gary
  • State: IN
  • Township: Calumet
  • ZIP: 46403
  • Latitude: 41.62
  • Longitude: -87.24
  • County: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,383.00
  • APN/Key #: 450533156038000004
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Legal Description: ROBERT BARTLETT'S MARQUETTE PARK ESTATES L.192
Parking
  • Garage Description: Attached, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Asphalt, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Square Footage: 20,081.16
  • Square Footage: 2416.0
  • Square Footage Source: Estimated
  • Acres: .46
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Wooded, Landscaped, Front Yard
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Yard
  • Out Buildings: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Levels: One
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Basement Type: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Storage Space, Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total 1/2 Baths: 0
  • Total 3/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1100.0
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total # Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile
  • Heat Type: Central, Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Total # of Rooms: 9
Room 1
  • Room Description: Fireplace
  • Room Dimensions: 16.0 x 19.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19.0 x 14.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 9.5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 13.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 31.0 x 15.0
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.0
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 8400 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #832982

$390,000
Jan 29, 2018

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
Jan 29, 2018

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
Jan 2, 2018

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

Jan 2, 2018

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

Jan 2, 2018

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

Jan 2, 2018

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

Dec 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
Dec 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
Nov 20, 2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

Nov 20, 2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

Aug 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

$229,900
Aug 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

$229,900
Aug 2, 2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

Aug 2, 2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

Feb 2, 2015

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

$229,900
Feb 2, 2015

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

$239,900
Jan 31, 2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

Jan 31, 2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

May 30, 2014

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

$234,900
May 30, 2014

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

$239,900
Jun 11, 2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$217,900
Jun 11, 2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$217,900
May 23, 2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

May 23, 2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

May 23, 2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

May 23, 2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

Feb 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$224,900
Feb 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$224,900
Oct 31, 2000

Sold

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927

$140,000
Sep 24, 2000

Pending

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927

Jul 28, 2000

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927

$159,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #832982

$390,000
01/29/2018

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
01/29/2018

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
01/02/2018

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

01/02/2018

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

01/02/2018

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

01/02/2018

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

12/08/2017

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
12/08/2017

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #426548

$224,900
11/20/2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

11/20/2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

08/20/2015

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

$229,900
08/20/2015

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #378798

$229,900
08/02/2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

08/02/2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

02/02/2015

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

$229,900
02/02/2015

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #365182

$239,900
01/31/2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

01/31/2015

Expired

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

05/30/2014

Price Change

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

$234,900
05/30/2014

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #351281

$239,900
06/11/2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$217,900
06/11/2012

Sold

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$217,900
05/23/2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

05/23/2012

Pending

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

05/23/2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

05/23/2012

In Contract

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

02/17/2012

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$224,900
02/17/2012

Listed (Active)

Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association #302138

$224,900
10/31/2000

Sold

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927

$140,000
09/24/2000

Pending

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927

07/28/2000

Listed (Active)

Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS #18927

$159,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8400 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$61,800Additions$152,800Total$214,600
Tax Record2024$4,634 ($386 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,432 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,735 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1980CountyLAKEAPN45-05-33-156-038.000-004

Schools near 8400 Forest Avenue

This home is within Gary Community School Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
PublicK to 5

Gary Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Side Leadership Academy
Public9 to 12

Jacques Marquette Elementary School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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8400 Forest Avenue is a single family home for sale in Gary, IN 46403. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by INcoast Homes LLC, it's currently listed at $390,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on January 29, 2018. This listing's school district is Gary Community School Corp. Nearby schools include Banneker Elementary at Marquette, Gary Middle School and West Side Leadership Academy. 8400 Forest Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,416 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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